Heavy Equipment Maintenance - Greasing

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For heavy equipment like the wheel loader and compact track loader, regular maintenance is crucial. Locate the grease zerks (small metal fittings) on the pivot points, such as the bucket pins. Using a grease gun, attach it firmly to each zerk and pump grease until fresh grease appears, indicating the old, dirty grease has been purged. Pay close attention to any components that may be worn or damaged, such as bent pins, and address them promptly. Tools like a socket wrench or pliers may be needed for pin removal or adjustment.

Goal: Lubricate moving parts of heavy equipment to ensure smooth operation and prevent wear.

Tools and materials

Grease Gun — Applying lubricant to grease zerks
Hex Key — Tightening or loosening hex bolts
Pliers — Manipulating small parts or cotter pins
Socket Wrench — Removing or tightening pins and fasteners
Grease — Lubricating pivot points
Rag/Towel — Wiping off excess grease and dirt

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watching the video this machine it needs to be greased i'm trying not to get it super nasty greasy because it is not our machine you think that these will take grease we're going to find out take a look at this a lot of pins locked out and look at how it's chewing that up good lord we're gonna have to take some stuff apart actually i think we might have to pull that out [Music] that was it right there you should get that be able to get the hex key in there now [Music] they got a little bent [Music] oh i can hear you cat guy screaming at the computer the asv is broke down the asv is broke down and you are right the asv did have some maintenance that we had to do on this job site when we lost a few of the pins i wanted to include this segment in here just so you cat guys didn't think i was just pissing in your cheerios only and not going after asv at all [Music] wow

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